Sermons on Understanding The Time:

The Grace Of Giving: Understanding Community Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 11, 2007

When a man has given His heart to God (8:5), all that defines him is placed under God’s control.

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY: GIVING AND LIVING WITH OTHERS 2 Corinthians 8:10 – 9:5 {NIV} Part 2 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) Sermon Objective: When a man has given His heart to God (8:5), all that defines him is placed ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of Mercy - Understanding Mercy

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 11, 2025

Being merciful is about choosing compassion, forgiveness, and understanding instead of judgment or punishment—even when you have the power or right to do otherwise. It’s a profound display of strength, rooted in empathy and wisdom, proving that kindness can be the strongest force of all.

What is mercy? Dive deep into its true essence! Imagine a force of kindness and compassion so powerful that it shines brightest when others least expect it. Mercy is the extraordinary act of showing kindness to those who may not deserve it and even can't repay it. It's about forgiving debts ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision, Spit, Understanding And Empowerment!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 25, 2013

What is it that vision brings, how are we able to clarify the situation and be empowered. Hopefully this sermon brings some understanding to this.

Mark 8:22-27 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 24 He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-27, Matthew 21:31-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Three important keys to understanding the Bible are content, context and clarity.

3 Keys to Understanding the Bible Intro: Talk about the Bible… 66 different books 40 different authors written over 1500 years Written in at least 3 different original languages books of history, prophecy, poetry and letters. And we are supposed to read it and apply it to our modern, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Where are you in relationship to God’s will for Your life today?

“Understanding God’s Will” October 11, 2009 Open: The subject we want to speak about today is knowing the will of God. How do we know God’s will for my life? It probably the most commonly asked question, “How do I know what God wants me to do?” It’s far ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek, Listen, Understand, Follow

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 20, 2002

Merely knowing about the truth does not save, you must"know" the truth to be set free.

John 1:1-10, "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemas, a ruler of the Jews: 2)The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3)Jesus answered and said unto ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding, Spirit, Soul And Body

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012

We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us Three parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body.

Understanding, Spirit, Soul and Body We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us 3 parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV) 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Understanding Of The Ministry Of The Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 5th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Paul’s Understanding of the Ministry of the Church Colossians 1:23b-29 23bThis is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 24Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Understand Me?

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 30, 2012

In this sermon for youth, we learn about how judgment is when we wet what we deserve, mercy is when we don't get what we deserve, and grace is when we get what we don't deserve.

Sticky Situations Does Jesus Understand Me? JUDGEMENT, MERCY, and GRACE Some of you are Christians.  You’ve learned the importance of putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.  I want to ask you a hard question. Let’s say that you helped a small group of people to become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Other

When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reformation: Understanding God's Love

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2008

I begin with an illustration of Dr. Rev. Newton in discussion with a Jewish man who challenged the conlusion to a prayer.... "in the name of jesus Christ..." It’s a great ending. This is an example of the culture we live in and the challenge to the "tru

In Jesus Holy Name October 26, 2008 Text: John 3:7 & Titus 3:7 (GN) Redeemer “Reformation: Understanding God’s Love” Earlier this fall our District President was attending the Oakland A’s Baseball game. Before the game Thrivent sponsored their pre game BBQ in the parking lot. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:7

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Use An Understanding Of Culture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting and Growth

How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how a missionary can communicate the gospel cross-culturally effectively. 2. The students will explain how to use an understanding of a person’s world view to communicate the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Understand That? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 24, 2005

We are to be careful communicators.

DID YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? I Corinthians 14:6-25 S: Tongues C: Communication Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BE CAREFUL COMMUNICATORS. ?: How? How do we practice careful communication? KW: Concept TS: In our study of I Corinthians 14:6-25, we will discover three concepts that will enable us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-25

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Natural Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

In the sight of God, the natural man is spiritually dead, regardless of his social status, education, or achievements.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATURAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding What Paul Understood Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we look at some of the difficulties that Paul faced and how he endured them by trusting in God. He understood that God would always be with him, and that although God would not remove the difficulties, God would enable him to overcome.

Introduction: A. M. Scott Peck’s 1978 best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, opens with these words: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ